Udruga osoba s invaliditetom ˝Prijatelj˝

What Udruga osoba s invaliditetom ˝Prijatelj˝ does

Udruga osoba s invaliditetom "Prijatelj" Metković is a Croatian non-profit association (udruga) founded in 2003 and headquartered in Metković, Dubrovačko-neretvanska County, that delivers social-humanitarian services to persons with disabilities, children with developmental difficulties, and elderly persons across the Neretva Valley region (two cities and four municipalities). The organisation provides personal assistance services (with 23 personal assistants deployed via government contracts), school assistant placement (10 assistants in educational institutions), free transportation for elderly persons aged 65+, and an integrative workshop through social enterprise Prijateljica plus d.o.o. that produces handcrafted souvenirs and didactic toys. Service portfolio includes therapeutic interventions (speech therapy/logoped, neurofeedback, occupational therapy) plus community programmes such as Little Free Libraries, inclusive sports games, and annual commemorative events. The association also operates the Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities 'Ruka prijatelja' in partnership with Dubrovačko-neretvanska County.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through government grants and EU programme funding — primarily from the Croatian Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy, the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds, the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), City of Metković, and Dubrovačko-neretvanska County — supplemented by donations (notably a 52,630 EUR UEFA Foundation grant via the Croatian Football Federation) and workshop product sales. Disclosed 2025 revenue stood at 398,168.43 EUR, with the organisation subject to audit review under Croatian non-profit accounting law. Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, with funding flowing through multi-year contracts and project-based grants. Distribution is direct: association facilities (headquarters, integrative workshop, internet café, souvenir shop in Vid), mobile transportation, in-home personal assistance, and school placements.

The association holds no proprietary technology products and employs approximately 9 staff to support 141+ members. Its competitive position rests on 20+ years of operational continuity, multi-ministerial regulatory standing as a certified social services provider, and deep institutional relationships across Croatian national, regional, and local government, alongside emerging cross-border cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina through a 2026 project with the Center for Social Work Čitluk.

Name

Udruga osoba s invaliditetom ˝Prijatelj˝

Legal name

Udruga osoba s invaliditetom Prijatelj Metković

Website

https://uosim.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Udruga osoba s invaliditetom "Prijatelj" is a Croatian non-profit association founded in 2003 that delivers personal assistance, school support, free transportation, integrative workshop employment, and therapeutic services to persons with disabilities, children with developmental difficulties, and elderly residents across the Neretva Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYEDAKAFAG

Assistive Technology (AT) Access & AAC Access Support (OT-Led)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Occupational Therapy (OT) & Sensory Integration Services

SECONDARYHSABADAN

Assistive Technology, Adaptive Equipment & Home Exercise Program Training In-Home

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) In-Home

Keywords

• Disability social services
• Personal assistance programs
• Rehabilitation therapy services
• Inclusive employment workshops
• Humanitarian community support

Headquarters

HQ city

Metković

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: Primary revenue stream from Croatian Ministry of Labor, Pension System, Family and Social Policy, Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds, and local government (Grad Metković, Dubrovačko-neretvanska županija). Multiple multi-year programs funded including 'Prostor za sve' (129,450 EUR over 3 years), personal assistance services, and various project grants.
2. EU Project Funding: European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and cross-border cooperation programs with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Includes project 'Jačanje radnih kapaciteta i podrške osobama s invaliditetom i roditeljima' and various ESF+ initiatives.
3. Workshop Product Sales: Revenue from workshop producing souvenirs, crafts, and handmade items including didactile toys, religious souvenirs, and historical-themed products. Includes souvenir shop in Vid and exhibition/sales stands.
4. Donations and Humanitarian Aid: Donations received from individuals and organizations including overseas Croatians, support from organizations like Croatian Football Federation and UEFA Foundation for children.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Udruga osoba s invaliditetom "Prijatelj" Metković is a Croatian non-profit association (udruga) that delivers free social-humanitarian services to persons with disabilities, elderly residents, and children with developmental difficulties across the Neretva Valley. Its core offerings include personal-assistance services for 23+ users, free transportation for persons 65+, on-site therapeutic services (speech therapy, neurofeedback, occupational therapy), an integrative workshop that employs persons with disabilities to produce handcrafted souvenirs, and school-assistant programs. Programs are funded through multi-year Croatian government grants and EU programs (ESF+, cross-border cooperation) rather than direct beneficiary fees.

Product overview

Udruga osoba s invaliditetom 'Prijatelj' is a non-profit organization providing social-humanitarian services for persons with disabilities in the Metković area. The organization offers a portfolio of therapeutic services including speech therapy (Logoped), neurofeedback therapy, and occupational therapy (Radna terapija), alongside an integrative workshop that employs persons with disabilities to produce handcrafted souvenirs and didacti.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Speech Therapy (Logoped) Speech therapy services delivered at the association's facilities in Metković to support communication, language development, and rehabilitation for members with disabilities.
• Neurofeedback Method (Neurofeedback metoda) Neurofeedback therapy services offered as a therapeutic intervention for individuals with disabilities.
• Occupational Therapy (Radna terapija) Occupational therapy services helping individuals with disabilities develop, recover, or maintain daily living and working skills.
• Integrative Workshop for Employment of Persons with Disabilities (Integrativna radionica za zapošljavanje osoba s invaliditetom) Employment-focused integrative workshop where persons with disabilities produce handcrafted materials and didactic items; the first such workshop in Dubrovačko-neretvanska County, operated jointly with social enterprise Prijateljica plus d.o.o.
• Association Souvenirs (Suveniri Udruge) Handcrafted souvenirs produced by persons with disabilities in the association's workshop, including religious items, historical-themed items featuring Narona, frog motifs, confetti, and decorative items made from wood, plaster, wax, and ceramic; sold via the souvenir shop in Vid.
• Little Free Libraries (Male slobodne knjižice) Little free library houses installed in the community containing books, picture books, coloring books, and art supplies, available 24/7 for borrowing and sharing as part of the "Upoznajmo sebe bolje" (Let's Get to Know Ourselves Better) project.
• Personal Assistance Services (Usluge osobne asistencije) Personal assistance services delivered by 23 personal assistants to users in their homes and communities, providing individualized support for daily living activities, mobility, and social participation for persons with disabilities; funded through Ministry of Labour, ESF, and local-government grants.
• Free Transportation Service for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Free transportation service for elderly persons (65+) and persons with disabilities, providing transport to medical appointments and essential destinations in the Metković service area.
• School Assistant Placement Trained assistants (10 funded in school year 2022/2023) placed in primary schools to support children with developmental difficulties and facilitate inclusive education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 141+ members served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• Ministarstvo rada, mirovinskoga sustava, obitelji i socijalne politike (Ministry of Labor)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Primary government funder providing multi-year program financing including 'Prostor za sve' (129,450 EUR over 3 years) and personal assistance services.
• Centar za socijalni rad Čitluk (Center for Social Work Čitluk)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Cross-border cooperation partner in project 'Jačanje radnih kapaciteta i podrške osobama s invaliditetom i roditeljima' funded by Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds, under Priority 1 - Cross-border networking and capacity building.
• Sportska udruga RK Metković-MehanikacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Project partner on EU project 'Grad rukometa igra za djecu i mlade – teren za sve' (145,599.56 EUR) funded through ESF+ and Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Association participates as partner supporting inclusion of children and youth with disabilities.
• Hilton Imperial DubrovniknotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2022Hotel purchased handmade materials from Prijateljica Plus d.o.o. integrative workshop for persons with disabilities. Part of Hilton's Blue Energy program for community engagement.
• Turistička i ugostiteljska škola DubrovniknotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner in project 'Obrazovanjem do jednakih mogućnosti' aimed at reducing discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment within tourism and hospitality sector.
• Ministarstvo regionalnoga razvoja i fondova Europske unije (Ministry of Regional Development)coreOthersGovernment ministry providing cross-border cooperation program funding and support for regional development projects.
• Grad Metković (City of Metković)coreOthersLocal government partner providing office space, co-financing for multiple projects, and ongoing operational support. Provided headquarters space at Športska bb and co-financing for various social programs.
• Dubrovačko-neretvanska županija (Dubrovnik-Neretva County)coreOthersCounty government providing significant project co-financing, support for integrative workshop, and partnership in Center for Children with Developmental Difficulties 'Ruka prijatelja' project (4.3 million HRK total).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SOIH - Savez organizacija osoba s invaliditetom Hrvatske: Croatian national umbrella federation of disability organizations, representing a broad set of disability NGOs across the country. Highly comparable as the apex body in the same disability-services non-profit ecosystem that Prijatelj operates within.

Direct peers

• Centar za rehabilitaciju Zagreb: Zagreb-based rehabilitation center providing therapeutic, vocational, and social services to persons with disabilities. Comparable in offering speech/occupational therapy, vocational training, and grant-funded operations.
• Hrvatski savez udruga tjelesnih invalida (HSUTI): National federation of physically disabled persons' associations in Croatia, of which Prijatelj has been a member since 2004. Directly comparable as a federation of disability NGOs delivering similar advocacy and social services.
• Društvo multiple skleroze Hrvatske: National multiple sclerosis society providing rehabilitation, personal assistance, and advocacy to persons with disabilities across Croatia. Closely comparable service portfolio and non-profit/grant-funded operating model.
• Udruga osoba s cerebralnom paralizom Hrvatske: Croatian Cerebral Palsy Association, a non-profit delivering personal assistance, therapy, and social services to persons with disabilities. Directly comparable in mission, service mix (personal assistance, therapy, advocacy), and grant-funded model.

Regional players

• Hrvatski Crveni križ - Gradsko društvo Metković: Local Red Cross chapter in Metković delivering humanitarian and social services in the same geographic area. Comparable as a neighboring non-profit serving vulnerable populations with donation- and grant-supported operations.
• Caritas Dubrovacko-neretvanske zupanije: Regional Caritas branch operating humanitarian, social, and disability-support services in the same Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Comparable in target population (vulnerable persons), grant/donation funding, and regional scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Udruga-osoba-s-invaliditetom-Prijatelj-Metkovi%C4%87-115111586897152
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/udruga-osoba-s-invaliditetom-%CB%9Dprijatelj%CB%9D

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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